Friends and Neighbors: May 22

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May 22, 2012 at 8:03 AMMay 22, 2012 at 8:06 AM

Golden K Kiwanis

Golden K Kiwanis

Weather is topic Thursday

The Ames Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., in Ames. Guest speaker Harry Hillaker, chief state climatologist, will present the program, “Challenges in Projecting Current and Future Iowa and Central USA Weather Trends.” Visitors are welcome.

Hickory Grove Park

Beach house opens Saturday

The beach house at Hickory Grove Park south of Colo will open for the 2012 summer season Saturday, May 26. Concession with boat rentals and refreshments will be available from noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Labor Day. Pedal boats, kayaks and canoes are available for $5 per half-hour. Camping is also available at Hickory Grove Park. Story County Conservation does not take reservations for camping, and all sites are open to campers on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Story County Conservation at (515) 232-2516 or visit www.storycountyiowa.gov/conservation.

New Broom

Barn dance is Saturday

Central Iowa Barn Dance will host an evening of dancing and live music beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., in Ames. Special guest band New Broom, from Iowa City, will play live music, with calling by Lonna Nachtigal. Admission is $5 for the general public and $4 for students. All dances are taught and called. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. No partner is needed. For more information, visit www.cibd.org.

Reiman Gardens

Summer hours start Saturday

Reiman Gardens’ extended summer hours will start Saturday, May 26. The gardens, located at 1407 University Blvd., in Ames, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, including Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. The Butterfly Wing hours will remain 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Visit www.reimangardens.com for more information.

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